Covenant Discipleship, Prayer Altars, and Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Tracy Burns

 

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Spiritual Warfare and Demonic Opposition

• Pastor Tracy Burns references John Ramirez's book "Out of the Devil's Cauldron" to illustrate the dedication of demonic agents who attend demon churches from 9 PM Friday to 5 AM Saturday

• Ramirez describes his ability to leave his body and fly over neighborhoods to place curses on residents starting from age 10
• Opposition occurred in neighborhoods where Christians were actively praying, creating resistance that prevented successful cursing missions
• Praying Christians formed a protective barrier that demons could not penetrate to perform their evil acts

Christian Discipleship Requirements

• Luke 14:27 establishes that carrying one's cross is mandatory for following Jesus as a disciple

• Matthew 16:24 addresses existing disciples who have already made a covenant commitment with Christ
• Discipleship involves sacrifice and execution of one's will, requiring total dedication rather than partial commitment
• Different levels of discipleship exist, with some Christians remaining in outer courts while others progress to the Holy of Holies

Covenant Relationship with God

• Marriage serves as the primary analogy for understanding covenant commitment to God, requiring forsaking all other relationships and priorities

• Vows made to the Lord bind one's soul according to Numbers 30:2, creating an unbreakable spiritual bond
• Covenant establishment marks the true beginning of one's walk with God rather than casual Christianity
• Breaking covenant vows is not permissible, just as divorce should not occur in marriage relationships

Prayer Altar Establishment

• Every believer must establish a dedicated prayer altar in their home as a base of spiritual operations

• Abraham's example demonstrates the importance of building altars wherever one goes to maintain connection with God
• Physical setup requires a designated space such as a room, table, or chair that is anointed and consecrated for prayer
• Altars provide the foundation for overcoming sin and establishing spiritual authority in one's territory

Advanced Prayer Practices

• Moving mountains requires long prayer sessions that cannot be accomplished through short prayers alone

• Holy Spirit baptism enables believers to pray in tongues for extended periods, building up the spirit man to full capacity
• Ten hours of tongues praying can charge the spiritual battery to 100 percent effectiveness
• Breaking through spiritual barriers requires persistent prayer until reaching the spiritual water table where breakthrough occurs

Next Steps

• Believers need to establish covenant relationships with God through formal vow-making and altar dedication

• Prayer altars must be set up in homes with specific daily time commitments for morning and evening sessions
• Advanced practitioners should work toward receiving Holy Spirit baptism to enable extended tongues praying for greater spiritual breakthrough

Covenant Relationship with God

• Marriage serves as the primary analogy for understanding covenant commitment to God, requiring forsaking all other relationships and priorities

• Vows made to the Lord bind one's soul according to Numbers 30:2, creating an unbreakable spiritual bond
• Covenant establishment marks the true beginning of one's walk with God rather than casual Christianity
• Breaking covenant vows is not permissible, just as divorce should not occur in marriage relationships

Key Points

• John Ramirez's testimony from his book "Out of the Devil's Cauldron" was referenced, describing how he attended demon church from 10 years old and conducted spiritual attacks on neighborhoods through out-of-body experiences.
• Neighborhoods with praying Christians created strong spiritual resistance that prevented demonic attacks, demonstrating the power of intercessory prayer in protecting communities.
• Luke 14:27 was cited as the foundation scripture, stating that whoever does not carry their cross and follow Jesus cannot be His disciple, establishing the requirement for sacrifice in true discipleship.
• Matthew 16:24 was referenced to show that Jesus spoke specifically to His disciples about the need to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him, indicating this message is for those already committed to faith.
• Discipleship was compared to marriage covenant, requiring the same level of commitment and faithfulness through both good times and difficult circumstances, with the expectation of forsaking all other allegiances.
• Prayer altars must be established in homes as a foundational requirement for spiritual warfare, following the example of Abraham who built altars everywhere he went to maintain his connection with God.
• Numbers 30:2 was quoted to explain that when a man makes a vow to the Lord, he binds his soul with a bond and must not break his word, emphasizing the seriousness of spiritual commitments.
• Daily prayer time must be established both morning and evening, with a minimum commitment of one-tenth of 24 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes total) - 1 hour 20 minutes in morning and 20 minutes before bed.
• Moving mountains requires long prayers that cannot be accomplished without the Holy Spirit, and believers must increase their spiritual capacity through extended prayer sessions.
• Praying in tongues for extended periods is essential for building up the spirit man to 100% capacity, which enables believers to operate in spiritual gifts and maintain strength during trials.